Toyota, Lexus recall 62,000 EVs over defrost failure
Toyota and Lexus recall bZ4X, RZ300e and RZ450e over defrost software fault
Toyota, Lexus recall 62,000 EVs over defrost failure
Toyota and Lexus recall about 62,000 bZ4X and RZ EVs over a defrost software fault that can cut visibility. Dealers will install a free update in the U.S.
2025-09-06T13:55:16+03:00
2025-09-06T13:55:16+03:00
2025-09-06T13:55:16+03:00
Toyota and Lexus have announced a recall of about 62,000 vehicles in the United States over a fault in the windshield defrosting system. The campaign covers the Toyota bZ4X electric crossover as well as the Lexus RZ300e and RZ450e. A software error in the control unit can keep the heater from properly clearing frost, ice, and condensation, which cuts visibility and raises the risk of a crash—especially when the temperature drops. It’s the kind of flaw that erodes confidence just when drivers depend on the system most.Dealers will install a free software update, and will replace the climate system’s electric compressor if needed. The remedy is straightforward, and for owners that means a quick path to getting these EVs ready for winter duty again.
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2025
Michael Powers
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Toyota and Lexus recall bZ4X, RZ300e and RZ450e over defrost software fault
Toyota and Lexus recall about 62,000 bZ4X and RZ EVs over a defrost software fault that can cut visibility. Dealers will install a free update in the U.S.
Michael Powers, Editor
Toyota and Lexus have announced a recall of about 62,000 vehicles in the United States over a fault in the windshield defrosting system. The campaign covers the Toyota bZ4X electric crossover as well as the Lexus RZ300e and RZ450e. A software error in the control unit can keep the heater from properly clearing frost, ice, and condensation, which cuts visibility and raises the risk of a crash—especially when the temperature drops. It’s the kind of flaw that erodes confidence just when drivers depend on the system most.
Dealers will install a free software update, and will replace the climate system’s electric compressor if needed. The remedy is straightforward, and for owners that means a quick path to getting these EVs ready for winter duty again.
